DONEGAL County Council is inviting applications for a programme which provides funding to support community and voluntary groups involved in the delivery of Covid-19 community response efforts.
The Covid-19 Emergency Fund will provide immediate and urgently needed funding totaling €2.5 million. This will be available to groups who are participating in the government’s ‘Community Call’ initiative which is being led by local authorities in response to the pandemic.
Donegal County Council has been allocated €81,759 to award as grants under the scheme. It is intended that the majority of the funding will be ring-fenced for grants of €1,000 or less.
Seamus Neely, Chief Executive and Chairperson of the Covid-19 Donegal Community Response Forum, welcomed the funding and said it will greatly assist with the community effort currently being undertaken within the county.
“The support being offered by local community and voluntary groups during this crisis is phenomenal and we are delighted to provide this funding to assist with costs associated with this work,” Mr Neely said.
Councillor Niamh Kennedy, Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and member of the Covid-19 Community Response Forum, added, “This programme will support community groups to continue to carry out the invaluable work they are doing on behalf of others throughout the county during this crisis.”
Closing date for completed applications must be lodged not later than 3pm on Friday April 24. Further details and application forms can be picked up from www.donegalcoco.ie/community/fundingforyourgroup/COVID 19.
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